Caterpillar 172-5903 VHS-40 VHC-50 MP30 MP20 MP40 VHC-40 Shear Cutting Edge

The Cat 172-5903 cutting edge is a 350 mm bolt-on wear edge for Cat ground-engaging-tool (GET) configurations, compatible with VHS-40, VHC-40, VHC-50, MP20, MP30, and MP40 attachments. This Edge-Cutting component serves as a replaceable cutting surface that preserves edge geometry and cutting performance during heavy material cutting and scraping tasks when mounted on eligible Cat GET setups. Designed to fit the listed GET families, 172-5903 helps minimize downtime by enabling straightforward edge replacement and maintaining consistent wear characteristics across service intervals. Cat catalogs place this item among standard Edge-Cutting components for the MP-series and VHS/VHC-series equipment, underscoring its role as a routine wear replacement. Before installation, confirm the edge length and mounting interface match your specific GET configuration to ensure proper fit and reliable operation.